The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has officially released the full schedule for the 1st to 9th Sessions of its 58th Congregation, set to take place from Tuesday, 16th December to Saturday, 20th December 2025. The week-long event will bring together graduating students from various colleges and schools across the university. Ahead of the main ceremonies, the institution will hold an Open Day on Monday, 15th December 2025, at the Sam Jonah Library Forecourt.
The Open Day will feature exhibitions showcasing the works of colleges, directorates, faculties, schools, departments, sections, and various units within the university. This activity will run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering an opportunity for the public to explore academic innovations and research outputs from the university community.
Day-by-Day Breakdown of Congregation Sessions
Tuesday, 16th December 2025 – 1st & 2nd Sessions
The opening day of the graduation ceremonies will feature two major sessions for the College of Distance Education (CODE):
- 1st Session – 9:00 AM
Graduands from the following regions will be presented:- Northern
- Upper West
- Bono
- Upper East
- North East
- Ahafo
- Bono East
- Savannah
- 2nd Session – 1:00 PM
- Ashanti
- Eastern
Wednesday, 17th December 2025 – 3rd & 4th Sessions
Graduation continues with two more CODE sessions:
- 3rd Session – 9:00 AM
- Greater Accra
- Volta
- Oti
- 4th Session – 1:00 PM
- Central
- Western
- Western North
Thursday, 18th December 2025 – 5th & 6th Sessions
Two colleges will take their turn:
5th Session – 9:00 AM
College of Education Studies
- Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Education
- Faculty of Educational Foundations
- Faculty of Science & Technology Education
- Institute of Education (including 3 & 5-Semester Sandwich Programmes)
6th Session – 1:00 PM
College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
- School of Agriculture
- School of Biological Sciences
- School of Physical Sciences
Friday, 19th December 2025 – 7th Session
This day is dedicated to the College of Health and Allied Sciences.
7th Session – 9:00 AM
- School of Allied Health Sciences
- School of Nursing & Midwifery
- School of Medical Sciences
- School of Optometry & Vision Science
- Nursing & Midwifery Affiliated Institutions
Saturday, 20th December 2025 – 8th & 9th Sessions
8th Session – 1:00 PM
College of Humanities and Legal Studies
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- School of Business
- School of Economics
9th Session – 10:00 AM
School of Graduate Studies
This final session will cap off the 58th Congregation, celebrating postgraduate students who have completed diploma, master’s, and doctoral programmes.
Graduation Fee and Additional Information
- Graduation Fee: GH₵ 580.00 (Non-Refundable)
- Payment Accounts:
- Prudential Bank Ltd. – UCC Congregation Accounts (A/C No.: 0201900240018)
- National Investment Bank (NIB) – UCC Admissions Accounts (A/C No.: 1111015346201)
All sessions will take place at the New Examination Centre (NEC), the official venue for the 58th Congregation.
Conclusion
The University of Cape Coast’s 58th Congregation promises to be a memorable and well-organized celebration of academic achievement. With nine sessions spanning four days and a diverse range of programmes represented, this year’s event will honour the hard work and dedication of thousands of students across the country. Graduands and their families are encouraged to take note of their respective dates and times to ensure a smooth and successful ceremony.
For additional details, students can visit UCC’s official website or follow the university on its verified social media platforms.
